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Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

11087NAT

    Envirotech Education in QLD offers Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration (11087NAT), a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification. Fee-free TAFE places may be available for eligible students.

    Envirotech Education

    Tier 2

    Private RTO · QLD

    3.7· 107 reviews

    Domestic fee · Full qualification

    • Government Funding
    • VET Student Loans
    • Fee-Free TAFE
    ATAR requirement
    No ATAR — entry by application

    VET Student Loans (VSL)

    This course may be eligible for a VET Student Loan — a Commonwealth income-contingent loan that lets you defer some or all of your course fees, similar to HECS-HELP. VSL applies to eligible Diploma-level and above courses only. Loan caps and eligibility depend on your citizenship/residency status and the specific course. Confirm your eligibility and loan cap directly with the provider before enrolling.

    Fee-Free TAFE

    This course is part of the Fee-Free TAFE initiative, a joint Commonwealth–state program that removes or reduces student fees for a set number of places in priority courses and skill sets. Places are limited and allocated by the provider, so availability isn't guaranteed even where a course is listed. Contact the provider to confirm a fee-free place is currently available to you.

    About this qualification

    Here is what the Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration qualification offered by Envirotech Education covers and who it is designed for.

    The Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration is designed for learner students seeking a leadership role in marine conservation and restoration pathways. It delivers a wide range of innovative environmental education outcomes leading to specialized professional certification, leading to new employment pathways.

    This program provides participants with the specialised knowledge and skills to be able to lead marine conservation, habitat restoration and management projects and support a national long-term employment in blue carbon projects. of

    The accreditation is designed to meet the needs of local marine and coastal resource management, conservation and habitat restoration industries and opportunities. Flexible packaging rules allow the selection of elective units based on specific environments and skills, required for employment in the conservation, habitat restoration and marine resource management industries.

    Graduates will have the skills required to work at a managerial/supervisory level in diverse settings, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, environmental consultancies, Indigenous land and sea management bodies Private sector companies involved in marine and coastal projects. The necessary entrepreneurial skills will be developed to support the development of conservation and resource management companies within the marine conservation and management sector. This course emphasises the integration of traditional communities and knowledge into the marine conservation, habitat restoration and marine resource management across the sector.

    Technical Specialisations: Graduates of this course will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of roles in the marine conservation and habitat restoration industry, including but not limited to * Marine Conservation Manager * Environmental Technician * Marine Biologist assistant * Marine habitat restoration Project Coordinator * Coastal Habitat Restoration Specialist * Aquaculture Technician * Marine Environmental Consultant * Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger * Marine Parks Ranger * Community Engagement Manager/Specialist * Environmental Education Manager/Specialist * Grants and Fundings Manager/Specialist

    To achieve this qualification competency must be demonstrated in twenty-two (22) units of competency, consisting of six (6) core units and sixteen (16) elective units. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification. Specialised Skills Programs include Coral regeneration project coordinator or manager; Seaweeds and Kelp Forest conservation and management; Mangroves; Seagrass; Coastal dunes; Shellfish; Blue Carbon; Marine animal rehabilitation; Breeding and propagation of marine flora and fauna (e.g. mangrove, coral and shellfish); Marine and coastal project management; Sustainable Sea Country Operations and Aquaculture; and Community Engagement.

    Global Impact: Strengthen the means of implementation transnational technical circular sustainable blue economy industry and partnerships development.

    The Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration accreditation highlights and strengthens Australia’s commitment to several UN Sustainable Development Goals through the sustainable development of the circular blue economy in remote coastal and island Traditional Saltwater communities, including * Goal 4 Ensure equal access to quality education * Goal 8: Sustainable employment opportunities and economic growth * Goal 11 Sustainable cities and communities * Goal 12 Responsible consumption and production * Goal 13: Climate action * Goal 14: Life below water * Goal 15 Life on land * Goal 16 Peace, justice, and strong institutions * Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    Career outcome

    Mapped ANZSCO occupation